Mood Disorders Program
Ongoing/Upcoming Studies
 The
Mood Disorders Program at Rhode Island Hospital evaluates and
treats mood disorders such as major depression, chronic major
depression and bipolar disorder. This program is affiliated with
Brown University and conducts studies sponsored by the National
Institute of Mental Health, private foundations, pharmaceutical
companies, and the Department of Psychiatry at Brown University.
Ongoing/Upcoming Studies
Collaborative Studies
- Depression, Treatment and Maintenance Study
This study will look at the long-term effectiveness of a psychotropic medication for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder by evaluating the patient’s quality of life and the sustained improvement of depressive symptoms over time.
- The MoBI Project
The aim of this study is to test a low-cost intervention for family members/caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Caring for a family member who has bipolar illness can be stressful, cause disruption in the family and increase anxiety. We will be testing an intervention to help family members/caregivers improve their quality of life by addressing any symptoms of depression or anxiety they may have and to increase their use of available community resources. Patients will continue to see their own health care providers during the study. Because this is a pilot program, we will be limiting the number of caregivers and patients in the study to 20.
- Managing Depression
This study offers an intervention for patients who continue to experience depressive symptoms despite receiving ongoing treatment. Patients continue to see their own doctor and therapist during the study. The intervention is designed to help patients and their families manage their depression more effectively and to improve their quality of life. Phase I of the study lasts 16 weeks and Phase II provides 8 months of follow-up. Ten patients and ten family members are already enrolled; the recruitment goal is 15. Therefore, recruitment will be over soon.
Qualified research participants receive:
- A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to establish diagnosis
and to evaluate severity.
- Careful monitoring of disorder by a professional team of clinicians
and researchers.
- Treatment protocols may include medication and/or individual
and family therapies.
- A multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment by psychiatrists,
psychologists, and family therapists.
- Free assessments and outpatient appointments
- Reimbursement for participation in certain research studies
Research programs are at no cost to eligible participants.
For more information or to find out whether you qualify
for one of the ongoing studies in the Mood Disorders Program at
Rhode Island Hospital, please call 401-444-3937.
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